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The City of Ember

The First Book of Ember

By:
Jeanne DuPrau

Narrated by:
Wendy Dillon

Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,584

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
1,183

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,194

The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever! This stunning debut novel offers refreshingly clear writing and fascinating, original characters.

Good story; mediocre ending

The story was entertaining, even for an adult. However, it ended abruptly without a sense of being finished. Perhaps a set-up for the next book? Still a good listen.

Walking Shadows

A Decker/Lazarus Novel

By:
Faye Kellerman

Narrated by:
Mitchell Greenberg

Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
237

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
219

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
218

On a quiet street in upstate New York, the body of a young man is discovered in the woods. Twenty-six-year-old Brady Neil a resident of the neighboring town of Hamilton, had no criminal record, few friends, worked full-time, and attended community college. But as detective Peter Decker learns, the kid is linked to the criminal world. When Brady was a baby, his father, Brandon Gratz, was convicted of robbing and killing the owners of a local jewelry store. While Gratz and his partner, Kyle Masterson, admitted to the robbery, they swore they left the owners, Glen and Lydia Levine, alive.

Tough one

Great to have Narrator back

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-07-18

I have loved this series since it began. The stories always get you caught up in the intrigue, and the characters are rich and varied. It was frustrating to have the narrator change because none of the characters 'sounded' right, and it impeded my enjoyment of the last few books. I'm delighted to be able to enjoy this story with the original narrator. Thanks for bringing him back.

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To Be Where You Are

By:
Jan Karon

Narrated by:
John McDonough

Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
817

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
748

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
739

Millions of Karon fans will be thrilled that it's life as usual in the wildly popular Mitford series: A beloved town character lands a front-page obituary, but who was it, exactly, who died? And what about the former mayor, born the year Lindbergh landed in Paris, who's still running for office? All this, of course, is but a feather on the wind compared to Muse editor J. C. Hogan's desperate attempts to find a cure for his marital woes. Will it be high-def TV or his pork chop marinade?

Best Series & Narrator Ever!

Yay!

Great to have John McDonough back. It makes all the difference. Good to continue the story as characters progress through life and face it’s never ending challenges.

Keeper of the Lost Cities

By:
Shannon Messenger

Narrated by:
Julia Roundtree

Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
282

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
254

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
254

In this riveting debut, a telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world - before the wrong person finds the answer first. Twelve-year-old Sophie has never quite fit into her life. She’s skipped multiple grades and doesn’t really connect with the older kids at school, but she’s not comfortable with her family, either. And Sophie has a secret - she’s a Telepath, someone who can read minds. But the day Sophie meets Fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she’s not alone.

Can't wait for the sequel

If you could sum up Keeper of the Lost Cities in three words, what would they be?

Magic with honor

What was one of the most memorable moments of Keeper of the Lost Cities?

Over and over again, Sophie has the choice to cheat and lie, but responds with honor. It's wonderful to be able to enjoy a magical world where "elves" value integrity.

What about Julia Roundtree’s performance did you like?

You could tell which character was talking.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Sophie and adoptive family struggle to overcome the pain of their previous losses in order to decide whether or not to commit to one another.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait to read a sequel! Maybe a new Harry Potter type series.

Jennifer

An O'Malley Love Story

By:
Dee Henderson

Narrated by:
Tom Stechschulte

Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
283

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
252

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
252

It's a summer of change for Jennifer O'Malley. The busy physician has a pediatrics practice in Dallas, and meeting Tom Peterson, and falling in love, is adding a rich layer to her life. She's sorting out how to introduce him to her family - she's the youngest of seven - and thinking about marriage. She's falling in love with Jesus too, and knows God is good. But that faith is about to be tested in a way she didn't expect, and the results will soon transform her entire family.